AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop
Prepare for AZ-140 Azure Virtual Desktop with practice questions on planning, implementing, managing, and securing AVD infrastructure.
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The AZ-140 exam
- Questions: 307
What AZ-140 covers
Every question and flashcard is mapped to the AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop skills outline so you only revise what is on the exam.
- Plan and implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure
- Plan and implement identity and security
- Plan and implement user environments and apps
- Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure
Why earn the AZ-140 certification in 2026
AZ-140 is Microsoft's specialty-level certification for configuring and operating Azure Virtual Desktop. Microsoft expects candidates to be server or desktop administrators with experience in Azure compute, networking, identity, and storage, working alongside Azure and Microsoft 365 administrators. There is no prerequisite certification. The exam covers planning and implementing the Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure, identity and security, user environments and apps, and monitoring and maintenance.
Who should sit this exam
Server and desktop administrators who run Azure Virtual Desktop, engineers who build session host images and host pools, and identity and security staff who control access to virtual desktops.
Exam tips
- Plan host pool architecture, and know when autoscaling and Start VM on Connect apply
- Practise FSLogix Profile Containers, ODFC containers and Cloud Cache, and the storage behind them
- Review RDP Shortpath, RDP Multipath and Azure Private Link for session connectivity
- Know App attach, RemoteApp application groups, and Microsoft Teams with the Remote Desktop WebRTC Redirector Service
AZ-140 skill areas and weights
The AZ-140 skills outline was updated on 20 July 2026. The change log lists minor edits to the audience profile and to five objective groups: identity integration, security, FSLogix, user experience and client settings, and installing apps on a session host.
- Plan and implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure: 40 to 45%
- Plan and implement identity and security: 15 to 20%
- Plan and implement user environments and apps: 20 to 25%
- Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure: 10 to 15%
Source: Microsoft Learn study guide for AZ-140, skills measured as of 20 July 2026.
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Frequently asked about AZ-140
How many questions are in the AZ-140 practice exam?
The AZ-140 practice exam covers Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) deployment, management, security, networking, and user experience optimization. The current question count is shown on the AZ-140 landing page.
What is Azure Virtual Desktop?
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a cloud-based desktop and app virtualization service. AZ-140 covers deploying and managing AVD infrastructure, session hosts, and user profiles.
Do I need VDI experience for AZ-140?
While not mandatory, experience with VDI solutions (Citrix, VMware Horizon) is helpful. AZ-140 requires Azure knowledge, Windows Server skills, and understanding of networking and identity.
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